by Visscher
Reproduction Old
World Map. For nearly a century the members of the Visscher family were
important art dealers and map publishers in Amsterdam. While similar to
Blaeu's Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica Ac Hydrographica Tabula ,
in this version,
Visscher included updates to show the discoveries around Hudson Bay and
shows the St. Lawrence River extending to a small lake in the middle of
North America. Each corner features a female allegorical representation of
the continents; Europa in a pastoral setting, Asia seated on a camel,
America as a warrior queen riding an armadillo and Africa reclining on a
crocodile. Surrounding the map are exquisitely detailed panels
including twelve Roman emperors on horseback. Six vignettes of principal
cities are featured on the side panels of the map. Two polar insets fill
the bottom corners and a cartouche in the interior of North America tells of
the discovery of America by Columbus, mistakenly dating the voyage to 1592,
just one of the many charming details found in this fascinating map. This
fine example of ornate cartographic style is printed on 100% cotton,
carefully hand-finished and assembled with silken hanging cord. Staffs are
made of iron with brass knobs. Imported from Italy. (See close up detail photos below.)
Dimensions: 39" x 32"
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs.
ITEM: Z311
PRICE: $290.00
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